[Echoes from the EU] Young university identity, ERC, Erasmus +... Editorial watch no.5

ERC Scientific Council nominations, European integration, attraction of international researchers, joint degrees... Discover the latest reports and events shaping Europe’s higher education, research and innovation sectors in this fifth edition of Echoes from the EU.

This collection is designed to simplify your professional monitoring by spotlighting key publications and developments across the EU. By sharing these updates, we aim to keep you informed of emerging trends and significant achievements.

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The unveilment: First Research England's EDI Action Plan

Research England releases its inaugural Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, setting out seven key actions to promote a more inclusive research and knowledge exchange ecosystem, on 04/06/2025. The plan prioritises areas where Research England can have the greatest impact and was developed with sector input and the guidance of its Expert Advisory Group.

Among the core actions are:

• A pilot project on EDI in Strategic Institutional Research Funding (2025-2026);

• A review of the Research…